Giovanni De Gennaro
Slalom Canoeist, 2016 Olympian
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Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Competed in slalom canoeing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, representing Italy. Specializes in the K1 event and has participated in various international competitions throughout the career.
Participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics
Competed in multiple World Cup events
Achieved top rankings in European Championships
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